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Local favourite fort · Balqa, Jordan

Ancient Pool

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Ancient Pool is a fort in Balqa, Jordan.

Ancient Pool: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Ancient Pool

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Ancient Pool — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 31.83724, 35.55391. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ancient Pool open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Ancient Pool yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Ancient Pool?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Ancient Pool?

    Nearby: Al Maghtas (fort, 0 km), Teleilat al Ghassul (fort, 8 km), Hamam (fort, 14 km), Mount Nebo (viewpoint, 22 km), Moses Memorial Church (church, 22 km), Ma'in hot water fall (waterfall, 32 km).